The fees incident to his office, especially those for presentment for incontinency, are justified by ancient usage and recent practice; he himself gets the smallest part. Bagot is wrong in supposing that the party now under consideration has received pardon; since 13 Elizabeth no pardon for carnal incontinency has been issued.

Desires that Mr. [Walter] Bagot will hold the bond of his old kinsman until next Friday; and he is sure it will then be paid.

One behalf of Mrs. Vernon, urges Bagot to postpone the privy sessions by means of a supersedeas. Recommends a physician in Bath, Dr. Sherratt.

Craves Bagot's friendship in a grave matter; cannot see him, and asks him not to visit.

A writ demanding restraint of Roger Gough's goods is improper and should not be acted upon.

Is grateful for his parents' care of him. Board for him and his brother costs 3 shillings 4 pence a week. They study rhetoric, logic, and histories, and on Saturdays and Sundays they read Nowell's catechism.

The Earl of Essex, on his way to Cambridge, tarried to see Casimir, a Polish prince, for whom a splendid tilt was arranged.

Waits on Essex at Trinity College, dining or supping with him almost daily. Mentions his own tutor.

Essex looks to be Master of the Horse. He and the queen are inseparable, often playing together all night. Raleigh is the most hated man. Essex is to help William Trew in his suit.

Essex has dashed to Plymouth pursued by Knollys and Huntingdon, letters being left behind. The writer is in charge of Essex's house.